Fitness Supervillains: Dr Unachievable
I spend a lot of time here at the Jerd talking about the Heroes Transformation (going from geek to real-life superhero) and trying to find the right people to join our Superhero Team of Awesome. People willing to put in the time, energy, and effort to actually follow through with the steps necessary to get fit and healthy!
If you want to be a superhero though, you have to be ready to square off against the supervillains that are going to stand in your way to victory! So now that we have started to gather some momentum, and more and more people are getting on track, I thought it would be a good idea to showcase a few of the most common fitness supervillains that will stand in your way… and how to defeat them!
Since I want to ensure you don’t fall prey to these villainous pitfalls and that you stay on track, over the next few months I will be assembling profiles for all the members of this rogue’s gallery.
First up…
Dr Unachievable!
Luckily this particular fitness supervillain is easily defeated (here are my tips for proper goal setting) and rarely tries to get in your way once you beat him into submission the first time.
So what should this nefarious team of evil-doers be called? Hit me up with your suggestions in the comments below! As always, make sure to spread the Jerd word to anyone you know that might need a little help or encouragement with living a healthier life! Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel, like us on Facebook and Google+, follow me on Twitter and be sure to Sign up for our free newsletter! (Word on the street is that next month, all subscribers get a free e-book!)
This is good advice with even more applications. Proper goal setting is essential in all facets of life. Thanks.
Thanks for the “extra Yoda tip” – totally appreciate that!
I’m waiting on the edge of my chair (really!!) for the next supervillians. As I just renewed my vow to eat healthy foods (yes – again!) 12 hours ago – and am still on the path of success – I’m going to watch out for Dr. Unattainable. Really, I know “eat healthy” is a bit nebulous – I’m a much better goal setter than that!
New – super hero goal coming up!
Awesome video!
Lisa
Great tips! Goal making is such an important part of my life. Like you mentioned, it is much easier to accomplish your goals if you make them small and attainable, that way, when you complete that goal, you can celebrate and know that you met your goal. Then, make more goals. Language is key also. Always use positive, supportive words when structuring your goals, and remember to always celebrate each one!
~ Jodene
Awesome advice dude!
When I first started setting goals, I chose positive reinforcement as a motivator. For example, if I wanted to play a video game for 1-minute, then I had to run for a solid minute. For each minute I ran, I could play for a solid minute. It wasn’t easy at first, but a bit of determination and some encouragement from friends, I was able to last further and further each week.
– Kev
Ah, the good old bargaining method! That is a great way to try and keep yourself in check… how long did it take you to stop needing to play that game with yourself?
Gotta love self-bargaining. Well after two weeks or so, I had amassed enough play time that I beat the game. On the plus side, I did build up enough endurance to keep that same distance in that amount of run time. So I’d say it was a success.